Bus Tickets from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale

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TodayAug 2
from US$166
TomorrowAug 3
from US$136
MonAug 4
from US$115
TueAug 5
from US$113
WedAug 6
from US$113
ThuAug 7
from US$111
FriAug 8
from US$108
SatAug 9
from US$122

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 3 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Arrival time: August 4 at
    Destination city: Fort Lauderdale
    Destination location: Fort Lauderdale International Airport (Long-Haul bus zone)
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: August 3 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: August 4 at
    Destination city: Fort Lauderdale
    Destination location: Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 3 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: August 4 at
    Destination city: Fort Lauderdale
    Destination location: Fort Lauderdale International Airport (Long-Haul bus zone)
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 3 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: August 4 at
    Destination city: Fort Lauderdale
    Destination location: Fort Lauderdale International Airport (Long-Haul bus zone)
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 3 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: August 4 at
    Destination city: Fort Lauderdale
    Destination location: Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale

Bus
Average PriceUS$91 - US$387Average Duration1d 10h
47kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$139 - US$709Average Duration1d 22h
171kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Fort Lauderdale. The journey takes about 1 day, 10 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$91, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

30bus per day
1d 10hAverage Duration
US$91Cheapest ticket
47kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chicago to Fort Lauderdale: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$146
Average Bus Trip Duration1d 10h
Number of daily buses30
Earliest bus departure12:15am
Distance1880 km
Latest bus departure11:59pm

Chicago to Fort Lauderdale Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Chicago - Fort Lauderdale

  1. How far is Chicago from Fort Lauderdale?

    The distance between Chicago and Fort Lauderdale is approximately 1881 km (1167 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale?

    Buses departing from Downtown Greyhound Station in Chicago will take you to Broward Blvd Park & Ride, 299 NW 22nd ave in Fort Lauderdale.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
07-31
US$219
08-01
US$104
Today
US$157
08-03
US$128
08-04
US$110
08-05
US$106
08-06
US$106
08-07
US$103
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale was searched and found on Aug 7, 2025 with a price of US$103

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$103 to US$281 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$103 which is on 2025-08-07.

Usually Greyhound Lines, Inc. will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

What's the cheapest way to go from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale?

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